Kusturica confirms plans to obtain Russian citizenship

Serbian director Emir Kusturica is going to get Russian citizenship. This became known on November 26 from the material of the TV channel "Moscow 24".

"Russian (citizenship. - Ed.) I will (get. - Ed.), yes," - said the director.

At the moment Kusturica has two citizenships - Serbian and French. The cultural figure needs a Russian passport for filming movies.

He also noted that Russia and Serbia create few joint projects, despite the proximity of culture of the countries, writes "Gazeta.Ru".

Earlier, November 24, in a conversation with "Izvestia" Kusturica spoke about the problems of modern cinematography. The director called the key to the development of Russian cinema to stop trying to imitate Hollywood. It is the search for what is truly a "Russian movie" that will help the industry in the country.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Serbian actor and director Emir Kusturica on his 70th birthday, noting his active public position. The President wished him health, inspiration and success.

November 13, Kusturica predicted the film based on "Crime and Punishment" the status of his best work. According to the filmmaker, Dostoevsky is still relevant because "everything has changed so much now." Kusturica is going to demonstrate the writer's philosophy through the prism of modern life.